1st Baseball Game

Tonight we had our first baseball game. We might not have won, but we sure did have fun.

Calling All Superheroes

We celebrated J's birthday this weekend. His real birthday is not until March 30, but due to crazy sports schedules, this seemed like the best time to have the party. We had a few hairy moments, as all parties do, but all in all it was a great time! I think the pictures tell the best story.

Potato Heads

J and K had great fun introducing M to Mr. Potato Head and friends. In fact, they might have had a little too much fun. They kind of took over after about 15 minutes and wouldn't let him touch anything they built. Since M just likes taking them apart, it didn't work out so well. I quickly became the Potato Head Referee.

Field of Dreams

M is obsessed with the garbage, garbage cans, and now recycling. My better half thinks it has nothing to do with recycling except for the fact that it is related to trash (and the fact that it means a special trip to the garage...another really fascinating place). I believe this to be true as well, but I have a different take on it.

It's one of those things...a Field of Dreams analogy of sorts. You build it, they will come. At first he just talked about it because it was a form of trash. Now he thoughtfully comments and can identify objects that should be recycled. We are building a child that will be environmentally responsible from a very early age. He won't know anything different. So...I am glad that "recycle" is in his vocabulary at almost 2. Regardless of the reason, he is a reminder that we should all do our part to make a difference. If he can do it, so can we.

Dear Tooth Fairy

Our big guy has lost many teeth over the course of his first grade year. We had some scary and rather hairy moments, but we've survived. One tooth would just spin in circles and not come out...it was the worst. He lost one in his sleep, but I rescued it the next morning in the crack between the mattress and the bed frame. Now we have another sad tale. The last one is gone forever. We think it might have been swallowed in his sleep. Needless to say, Tooth Fairy panic set in. How do you get money from the Tooth Fairy with no tooth to show as the proof of your pain and agony?